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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Baked Barley with Onions and Mushrooms – an anchor to my day



Dinner is an anchor to my day. Even when my husband is gone on a business trip, I must have a serious and satisfying meal at the end of my day. It gives me something to look forward to during the day. It starts the evening on the right foot.

Sometimes when my husband travels, we here at home resort to frozen pizza or scrambled eggs; peanut butter toast or Jimmie Johns; cheese and crackers or chips and salsa - -- alright, let me be honest - - sometimes I stand at the fridge randomly eating out of various containers... but these foods don’t anchor me down. These meals (NON-meals, really)  leave me dissatisfied; wanting more.

I am currently in a ‘barley phase’ – I made the most awesome Barley Porcini Mushroom soup (recipe here)  last week and also Vegetable Barley soup. (recipe on the back of the barley box).  Last night I baked it. So good.



Sautee lots of onions and mushrooms in a bit of olive oil. Add in 1 C barley and continue sautéing for about 10 minutes. Season liberally with salt and pepper.  Add 3 C boiling vegetable broth. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 – 60 minutes.

I ate mine with sautéed zucchini and a tiny bit of leftover homemade pizza sauce.  Talk about an anchor meal. 

7 comments:

  1. MaureenJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I've only ever had barley in soup but this looks delicious!

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  2. AmyJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    I, too, have only ever enjoyed barley in soup. I've never really thought about making it other ways, but now you have me thinking....

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  3. motherrimmyJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I have barley in the pantry and didn't know what to make with it. Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. AnnJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Sounds great, and the pics look yummy.

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  5. Vanessa CoppaJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    We've been trying to incorporate more vegetarian dinners. I will definitely be trying this one!

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  6. Tracy's Living CookbookJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for the comments bloggie friends! We have been trying to get more vegetarian meals into our menu also, and barley has been the perfect go-to meal idea. This was really good - chewy and wholesome... very healthy tasting, if you know what I mean. :)

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  7. Dawn @ Words Of DeliciousnessJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    This sounds delicious. I agree with you I like to have a good dinner after coming home for a long day at the office.

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